What is recorded here
This stone commemorative plaque records: Dr. John Brown Author of "Rab and his Friends" lived in this house from 1850 to 1882
Dr. John Brown was a Scottish author known for his book "Rab and His Friends," which offered insights into rural life in Scotland; he lived in this house from 1850 to 1882, where he likely wrote and revised his works.
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